Breast Cancer Drain Bag Pattern

When finished these bags should measure 23cm wide and 27cm in depth.

Breast cancer drain bag pattern.

Anderson family created date. To date i ve shared the pretty pockets pattern with thousands of folks from 46 states and 9 countries. Elizabeth nelson is a wordsmith an alumna of aquinas college in grand rapids a four leaf clover finder and a grammar connoisseur. Preparing for surgery bilateral mastectomy breast cancer awareness sewing ideas sewing crafts sewing projects sewing patterns fighting cancer mobility aids.

Mar 3 2014 a blog about a homemaker wife mother of 5 and grandmother of 2 who writes about domestic life homeschooling and her family. Finished size is 7 tall by 6 wide with a handle that is 42 long. Ut a 7 x 17 piece of fabric or cut 2 pieces that are 7 x 8. The bags are worn over the shoulder or across the body.

Microsoft word breast cancer bag author. It is now common for individuals to be sent home with drains. My dear sil has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has asked me to make her some kind of apron for want of a better word that would fit under her shirt with 4 pockets pouches that can hold her drain tubes out of. These are sometimes in place for up to 2 weeks.

I was very worried about my children accidently catching the tubing but that was never an issue thanks to my beautiful bag. Check out the video below to learn how to make your own drain bag holders and see how well they worked for aniela after her mastectomy. It made going out less stressful too as the drain was completely hidden from view so no one was any the wiser. Another opened a mastectomy boutique offering pockets to patients.

Drain bags can be worn under clothes meaning patients can still go out without carrying uncomfortable drains. Ut a piece of ribbon 45 long or make your own ribbon by cutting a strip of fabric that is 1 x width of fabric. Need help to find a pattern for post mastectomy drain pouches hoping that you wonderful ladies can help with a special request. To make the drainage bag cover.

Nearly everyone who s contacted me has recounted a lovely personal story. This drain bag holder helped after my double mastectomy. Drain dollies are a fantastic idea they made life so much easier as i had both hands free all the time. One surgeon places pretty pockets in surgery survival bags for her mastectomy patients.